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  • Jaguar S-Type - Jaguar S Type R Engine failure at 29,000 miles 31 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    In March 2009, I purchased a Jaguar Approved Used Car from Guy Salmon, Jaguar main dealer in Northampton. The car, a 4.2 S Type R, first registered in March 2004, had done 17,000 miles at purchase and has now covered just 29,000 miles. The car has been fully serviced by Jaguar main dealers throughout its life and was last serviced 2000 miles ago.
  • MINI Cooper S R53 - Possibly buying a MINI Cooper S R53 tomorrow. 13 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    Hi all, My mum is possibly going to be buying a 2006 MINI Cooper S R53 tomorrow. We viewed it today and it seems to be in immaculate condition. It's only done just over 30,000 miles and drives like new. It's had two previous owners, one of which was BMW (it was an ex-demo).
  • Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - 07 2.0 Unusual noises - Any ideas of causes 17 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    Local Ford dealer says its ?normal?. I?ve not heard this noise in several other recent Ford 2.0 TDCI Mondeo?s, Galaxy?s or Smax?s. My concern is that this is an early warning of a potential failure of a critical item. Any ideas? I?d appreciate any advice on the cause of these noises and whether to regard these are worrying.
  • I want a 2002 Jaguar S-Type, is there anything I should look out for? 24 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking at 2002 Jaguar S-Type 2.5. Is there anything I should look out for? It's done 140,000 miles, and I only average 5000 miles a year.
  • Why is my MINI Cooper S getting so hot? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2008 MINI Cooper S with approx 70,000 miles on it. Last night, after a 10 minute drive without going above 3000 rpm, I stopped the engine and noticed...
  • Should I change the cambelt in my Ford S-MAX at 80,000 miles? 25 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My 2010 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDI with 80,000 miles on the clock is in for service next week. I asked about a cambelt change, the Ford dealer suggested it does...
  • Is the Ford Grand C-Max Powershift transmission better than Peugeot's EGC? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Is the Ford Grand C-Max dual clutch Powershift transmission better than the Peugeot EGC transmission? And is the Ford fitted with a dual mass flywheel?
  • Which Motability car to replace my Nissan Note? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    In 2009 you recommended a Nissan Note auto on Motability for easy access and higher seating. Your advice was spot-on, thank you. Now I am looking to replace...
  • Shrinking with age 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am enquiring on behalf of my elderly parents (aged 87 and 79) who currently run a 1 owner pristine BMW 320 SE (petrol) with leather, metallic paint and...
  • Fancy a punt.. CAT S - MGZS Cheap £9495 22 Aug 2018 (Forum)
    Sadly not for me... AUTO..    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201808189619912?sort=sponsored&postcode=wd34eg&model=ZS&advertising-location=at_cars&make=MG&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&price-from=9000&radius=1500&page=1...
  • Renault Captur 90 tce dynamique s - Known faults 13 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    Considering buying Captur for my wife, does any know of any problems with this model, I know Renault have a poor reliability record but most of the running...
  • Diesel motor for under £2,000 - any chance? 13 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    With my Almera only turning out 35MPG I need to be hitting late 50's early 60's as I'm going to the pump twice a week and more. My problem is, I've only £2,000 to spend and want a diesel car preferably Volkswagen, bullet proof and not a money pit.
  • Who is at fault in this car park crash? 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Who is at fault if a car reverses from a parking bay into another car passing it.
  • 2006 c max ghia 2.0 ltr petrol - engine system fault 31 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    doors locked by themselves while driving, arrived home and engine began to misfire, running on only three cylinders, switched off and started again, running fine. anybody any ideas. regards mikey s
  • Polo cl d 1.9 s plate - Gear box removal 24 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    Hello has any one done one of these? Bad noise from bell housing area, have taken out small clutches befor but this looks like you need to lower sub frame....
  • Skoda Superb (2002 - 2008 ) - Skoda Superb, TDi V6, any good? 9 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    Just been looking at one of these s/h - very nice and not expensive s/h. Anyone any views on running these long-term/high mileage - since it's not even a PD engine, a better high-mileage engine?
  • N/S Rear tyre wear on SEAT Toledo 6 May 2007 (Forum)
    Just noticed that the outer edge of the rear left/near side tyre on my car seems to be wearing oddly, almost like the fronts do from cornering too hard....
  • What's that car? 7 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    http://www.oradour.info/ http://www.oradour.info/images/or698031.htm The car would be an early 1940's, or late 1930's model and you can read the story about it on the above website.
  • Land Rover servicing/repairs S London 25 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    Can anyone recommend a Land Rover specialist, preferably somewhere near Battersea, for servicing and repairs? I am asking on behalf of my daughter whose...
  • Zetec Escort 1600 S-reg 29 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    Could anyone tell me if the crankshaft on this engine ( L1H ) has a woodruff key locator for the pulley . I have been asked to do the timing belt and am...
 

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